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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Oddly this may be considered one of our more controversial posts (of course we’re use to controversy) but we are going to come out in favor of Crumbs. Yup, that’s right, we love Crumbs! Crumbs is the made-by-hand bakery on Broadway by 38th, known for their flavorful, moist, and addictive cupcakes. It seems most people [...]
Sidewalk Catwalk
Friday, April 9th, 2010This summer brings a new program to the Garment Center called, Sidewalk Catwalk. Over 30 mannequins will be displayed between 34th Street and Times Square, dressed by various local fashion designers. The last few summers both Times Square to our north, and Herald Square to our south, have gotten make-overs becoming more pedestrian friendly with tables, [...]
Made in Midtown
Sunday, March 21st, 2010Made in Midtown from Design Trust for Public Space on Vimeo.
Today we have the inside scoop for you on a new and upcoming project called, Made in Midtown. The CFDA has partnered with the Design Trust to study New York’s fashion industry and its relationship to the Garment Center. They will be launching a full website [...]
34th Street Evolution
Monday, March 15th, 2010Today we have a shopping treat from our dear friend, down the block, Tricia Lewis. Tricia works for the 34th Street Partnership, a non-profit business improvement district that manages a 35-block area surrounding 34th Street. She writes a blog, Fashion Herald, to promote retailers in the district and provide a resource for shoppers. So many [...]
Garment Center, Next Hipster Neighborhood?
Thursday, March 11th, 2010It stared with a recent article in the NY Times and the rumblings continued online and throughout the city, is the Garment Center about to become the new “it” neighborhood? For those of us familiar with the neighborhood, it certainly seems to contain all of the proper elements. Lower rents then surrounding areas (check), large [...]
NYFW & the Garment Center
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Fashion Week has come to an end and we thought we’d share some of our favorites with you. Of course, we always have to show some love to those designers who support the local NYC Garment Center. Especially those who work tirelessly on the Save the Garment Center campaign like Nannette Lepore. Her show was [...]
NYC Fashion Industry 2010
Monday, February 1st, 2010Many of you may no be aware, but recently Mayor Michael Bloomberg and fashion heavyweights from all genres gathered together at Macy’s to discuss the future of fashion. They recognized the importance of our industry to the national economy and with about 200k local employees as the second largest industry in the city; which is [...]
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